![]() For fearful dogs however, because we want to change the way your dog FEELS about the trigger, we start the protocol with Counterconditioning and Desensitization then move to Operant Conditioning (DRO’s), Emergency Cues and Additional Techniques. This type of reactivity is different from the above in that the dog is neither reactive to increase or decrease distance from the trigger but instead, because it is fun to chase! We deal with this type of reactive behavior a bit differently than addressed here but teaching a Leave It can be a good start □įor dogs who are reacting solely from a lack of impulse control you can skip right to OPERANT CONDITIONING below (or at least jump there rather quickly) however, it certainly doesn’t hurt to treat your dog when you see other dogs/triggers either. They may also feel the same about moving vehicles like cars, bikes, skateboards…. Critter chasers – these dogs like to chase small, furry things that run.Conflicted dogs – these dogs can exhibit behaviors of both of the above.“I really, really, really want to say HI!!!!!!” The dog is trying to DECREASE distance from the trigger. Frustration and impulsivity, or “frustrated greeters” – often adolescent dogs who play well with other dogs off-leash.The dog is reacting to INCREASE distance from the trigger. These dogs may also be nervous or anxious in other environments. Fear-based – not exclusive to, but often common with small dogs and mature dogs.In the majority of cases, dogs are reactive for the following reasons (or a combination): ![]() To start, in order to apply the best techniques for your particular dog, you will want to figure out the root cause/s of your dog’s reactivity. To start, for ease of discussion we refer to these dogs as “reactive dogs” but I think it is important to note these are really just “dogs presenting reactive behaviors in certain circumstances.” That is kind of a mouthful, so I may refer to these dogs as “reactive dogs” but I’m guessing your “reactive dog” may just be chilling on the couch as you read this and I know that the vast majority of these dogs are perfectly wonderful dogs when not exposed to their trigger!īelow is a general protocol to be used for dogs who are lunging/barking/pulling towards certain triggers (dogs, people, cars etc.) when on a leashed walk. While I offer up this protocol, keep in mind the end goal would be for you to not have to cue (tell) your dog to do anything in the presence of her trigger and instead, just have her normal/natural response to the trigger be to ignore it/look at you/look away etc. As my city has become more populated and people are living in closer proximity to each other, I have seen the number of reactive dogs grow exponentially. Contact us to schedule a lesson today.I have worked with a LOT of reactive dogs for a LONG time now. These sessions take place in your home and our trainers are available on a flexible schedule including daytime, evenings and weekends. During private lessons, we work on your specific training goals. If your schedule does not allow for group classes or the behavior is severe, we also offer in-home private lessons with one of our professional trainers. To see if this class is a good fit for you, contact us today. We do this to go over safety, rules and expectations for the class, as well as assigning some exercises to practice at home before starting. The first night of class is for humans only. ![]() The class starts in a low-stress way, where your dog has limited to no visibility of the other dogs in the room, and works to the point where they are comfortable in a room with other dogs. In this class, we teach how to cope with the stress of being around other dogs, management techniques for what to do when you see other dogs on walks, and a plan to work through it. ![]() Our Dogs With Attitude class is for dogs who are reactive toward other dogs while on leash. We have a great class specially meant to address leash reactivity: Dogs With Attitude. If your dog is usually friendly, but acts like a maniac when on a leash, you are not alone. If morning and evening walks have become more stressful than relaxing – for you and your pooch! – then steer your paws to Philly Unleashed.
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